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Seeking Strategic Lessons From Companies That Prospered During the Recession

March 14, 2013

As the nation continues to emerge from the Great Recession, albeit at a near glacial pace, there are copious lessons and insights to glean from those businesses that didn’t just survive the malaise but actually prospered. Understanding how they reacted to alter their operations or fully transform their business models can provide answers on how to remain nimble when then next economic storm hits or even in the current competitive landscape.

U.S. Commercial Construction Continues to Tumble

August 17, 2011

A leading indicator of nonresidential construction in the United States fell for a fourth consecutive month in July, in a sign that demand for offices and other commercial properties is weakening.

Infinova Goes Public With IPO on Shenzhen Stock Exchange

January 7, 2011

Video surveillance systems provider Infinova has announced that the company has been taken public and is now listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange in China ...

Pinnacle Security Ranked Among Fastest Growing Companies in Utah

November 23, 2010

Business networking organization Mountain West Capital Network (MWCN) has named home security provider Pinnacle Security as one of the fastest growing companies in the 2010 Utah 100 Awards Program ...

Small Business Jobs Act Could Offer Funding for Security Contractors

November 1, 2010

The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, signed by President Obama on Sept. 27, provides $12 billion in tax cuts and creates a $30 billion fund for community banks to increase lending to small companies.

Report: 54% of Integrators Optimistic for 2010

October 20, 2010

Despite economic challenges during the past two years, 54 percent of integrators overall have a more optimistic view of 2010 than 2009, according to the Market Intelligence Briefing (MIB) report ...

Exacq Technologies Earns Spot on 2010 Inc. 500 List

August 26, 2010

Exacq Technologies Inc., a provider of video management hybrid appliances and software-only solutions, has been named to the 2010 Inc. 500 list.

New Study Pinpoints How to Save, Make More Money

August 5, 2010

A year ago, SSI’s inaugural Operations & Opportunities Report (OOR) exposed the best ideas installing security company managers had for slashing costs and elevating profits. Since then, that guile has translated into an 11-percentage-point rise in gross margin. Now, the 2010 OOR delivers more incisive business intelligence ...

41 Reasons Why Companies Are Better Off Despite Recession

July 20, 2010

The upcoming annual Big Ideas Issue (August) of SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION features the 2010 Operations & Opportunities Report (OOR).

Report: Monitoring Fees for U.S. Households Increased 15% Since 2007

May 12, 2010

Home security companies have avoided the worst of the recession due to a stable core of consumers...

Stanley Black & Decker Announces Quarterly Loss

April 30, 2010

Stanley Black & Decker reported a loss for the first quarter, driven primarily by one-time charges...

SentryNet Hosts 2010 Conference Down in the Delta

April 15, 2010

SentryNet will host its 2010 Annual Dealer Conference, “Beyond the Recession Blues"...

Middle Atlantic Awards ‘Security Rep of The Year’ Prize

April 15, 2010

Rupper Associates has received Middle Atlantic Products’ “Sales Representative of the Year Award...

Graybar Releases 2009 Financial Performance

March 10, 2010

Graybar, a distributor of electrical and communications products released its 2009 financial report...

Manufacturer Viability: Is It An Issue?

March 1, 2010

Choosing a product or manufacturer used to be a lot easier. While it was full of complexities, your focus was traditionally on the product and its ...

Ready to Serve Your Country?

March 1, 2010

Budgeting for Better Success

March 1, 2010

Security Stocks Rise Again

February 1, 2010

Thankfully, the worst seems to be over. The equity, debt, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) markets appear to be on track for a sustainable recovery from the recession.

Dealmakers Ready to Dance Again

February 1, 2010

Since the abrupt downturn in the economy in 2008, the number of acquisitions in the security alarm industry dealer segment has declined materially.

2009 Sales & Marketing Survey

January 1, 2010

Security contractors are relying on the reach and cost effectiveness of online communications more than ever to win over new prospects and keep existing clientele engaged. SSI’s latest research also finds companies are compensating for economic shortfalls by allocating more of their operating budgets to sales and marketing.

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